Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20
Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF7 was revealed 4 years after the NX11 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF7 scores versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Samsung NX11
GF7 | NX11 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | December 2010 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic GF7
NX11 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX11
GF7 | NX11 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 features physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 against the NX11.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and NX11.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF7 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher GF7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-01 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $308 | $626 |